On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted its first reading position on the proposal for a regulation on the production and marketing of forest reproductive material (FRM). The proposal, put forward by the European Commission on 5 July 2023, would replace the current FRM Council Directive and widen its scope to include not only FRM for forestry purposes, but also FRM intended for biodiversity conservation, restoration of forest ecosystems and climate adaptation and mitigation. The proposed legislation would specify the rules for the production and marketing of FRM intended for conserving forest genetic resources and would, for the first time, require that potential buyers be provided with information on the suitability of FRM for current and future climatic and ecological conditions. Member States would have to establish contingency plans to ensure a sufficient supply of FRM in cases of extreme weather events, wildfires and disease and pest outbreaks. Parliament’s first reading position proposes to improve the traceability of FRM and make the information for end users more easily accessible via a QR code. In the Council, the proposal is being examined by the working party on genetic resources and innovation in agriculture. Second edition. The ‘EU Legislation in Progress’ briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.
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